Scrapbook fundraiser set for Saturday

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By Andy Barrand

Hillsdale.net - Hillsdale, MI

By Andy Barrand

Posted Jan. 18, 2013 at 8:35 AM

By Andy Barrand

Posted Jan. 18, 2013 at 8:35 AM

Hillsdale, Mich.

andy.barrand@hillsdale.net

HILLSDALE — Scrapbookers from Hillsdale County and the surrounding area are invited to Will Carleton Academy Saturday for a day of scrapbooking. Nicole Yarid, a member of the Will Carleton Academy parent forum, said the event is a way for the parent organization to help make money for the school. She said the group was looking for something different than the normal fundraiser. “We wanted to try to do fundraisers that are more community-oriented,” Yaird said. The event, "Love, Laugh and Scrap," will run from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and cost $10 a person. “We have a few experts in town that go out of town to attend these events on a regular basis,” Yarid said. “We are hoping for a good turnout.” Yaird said they already have 11 people signed up for the event. Scrapbookers are encouraged to bring their supplies and enjoy the day. Members of the forum will have a few supplies for people who might run out. Yaird, an avid scrapbooker ,said it will be nice to see the things that other scrapbookers are doing and get ideas from them. She said her children are going to join her at the event and take the time to make homemade Valentine’s Day cards they can share with their classmates. The Parent Forum acts as a PTO for the academy. Funds from the event will go toward projects at the school which benefit the students. “The school is expanding so we are saving up our money to do something larger for the school to help the kids,” said Yaird. Funds will also help to provide field trip opportunities for students and more. “Surprisingly, people continue to be very generous and are putting an effort into the education of our students,” she said. “We have good support from the parents.” There will be food available throughout the day. The forum has planned two additional scrapbook days on Feb. 16 and March 16 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Anyone attending the event will be put into a grand prize drawing on March 16.